Supply Chain Specialist I

Rockler; Medina (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockler is seeking a hands-on Purchasing professional to manage supplier relations and purchase inventory for in-stock targets. The role focuses on timely buys, accurate forecasting, and strong collaboration with internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of purchasing experience, be proficient in MS Office, and capable of handling multiple priorities under time constraints in a retail/distribution setting. Hybrid/in-office work is required.

Qualifications

• College degree in Business Administration or related field desired.
• 1-3 years purchasing experience, including experience with a computerized forecasting and purchase order system, preferably in a retail and/or distribution environment.
• Ability to deal assertively and with a sense of urgency with suppliers.
• Ability to collaborate with internal departments.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively with the pressure of time constraints and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication/organizational skills.
• Must have knowledge of product sourcing, favorable pricing, and new product developments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be a local candidate as this will be an in-office or Hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute the purchase of inventory from suppliers/vendors in a timely fashion to support in-stock targets while maximizing turns and minimizing aged inventory
• Use daily and weekly reporting to assist in prioritization of buying.
• Maintain good working relationship with all assigned vendors and internal cross functional partners
• Problem solving as needed to resolve issues with receiving, PO overages and shortages, vendor out of stocks, projected out of stocks and customer backorders
• Attendance is an essential function of this position, and we rely on all our associates to be at work during their scheduled shift.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Vendor relations

Product sourcing

Pricing knowledge

MS Office

Education

College degree in Business Administration

Tools

Forecasting software

Purchase order system

Job description

Summary of Position

Responsible for purchasing of the supply of materials and supplies from assigned vendors in the most cost effective and timely way. Responsible for inventory performance including inventory turnover, GMROI, inventory levels and service/in-stock rates.

major areas of accountability

• Evaluate and execute the purchase of inventory from suppliers/vendors in a timely fashion to support in-stock targets while maximizing turns and minimizing aged inventory
• Use daily and weekly reporting to assist in prioritization of buying.

• Maintain good working relationship with all assigned vendors and internal cross functional partners
• Problem solving as needed to resolve issues with receiving, PO overages and shortages, vendor out of stocks, projected out of stocks and customer backorders
• Attendance is an essential function of this position, and we rely on all our associates to be at work during their scheduled shift.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

requirements for position

• College degree in Business Administration or related field desired
• 1-3 years purchasing experience, including experience with a computerized forecasting and purchase order system, preferably in a retail and/or distribution environment.
• Ability to deal assertively and with a sense of urgency with suppliers.
• Ability to collaborate with internal departments
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively with the pressure of time constraints and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication/organizational skills
• Must have knowledge of product sourcing, favorable pricing, and new product developments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Must be a local candidate as this will be an in-office or Hybrid role